School Holiday Alert: Are Schools Closed Today in Mumbai, Pune, and Thane?

Parents in Mumbai, Pune and Thane woke up asking the same question: are schools shut today, Friday, September 18? There is no blanket statewide closure. Today coincides with Jyeshtha Gauri Puja and many fifth‑day Ganpati immersions, so attendance depends on municipal notices and each school’s calendar rather than a single state order.

City snapshot at 8 am: Mumbai’s municipal schools are on holiday for “Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan,” per the BMC Education Department list. Pune has widespread closures across private schools as per pre‑published calendars. Thane shows no new district‑wide order this morning; several schools follow their own schedules. Always check the latest school circular.

Mumbai school holiday today: BMC order and attendance rules

BMC‑run schools are officially closed today for Gauri Pujan. Private ICSE and CBSE schools generally mirror this, but rely on their own circulars. Expect traffic curbs as Mumbai Traffic Police restrict heavy vehicles on JVLR from late afternoon through early morning to ease fifth‑day and Gauri immersions. Plan school‑bus pickups accordingly.

Pune schools holiday status today: which campuses are shut

Multiple campuses, including SPM English School, Dr. D. Y. Patil Public School, Pawar Public School Hinjawadi and Eureka International, list September 18 as a Gauri Pujan holiday. PMPML has announced special services during Ganeshotsav; diversions are expected near key routes in Pune and Pimpri‑Chinchwad, so stagger travel and confirm any test dates with class teachers.

Thane school holiday today: municipal order versus calendars

No fresh Thane Municipal Corporation or district collector circular specific to September 18 was visible on official portals at publication time. During monsoon alerts, the district issues explicit closure orders, but festival closures often follow each school’s calendar. Parents should depend on the school’s message rather than assume a city‑wide holiday today.

September 19 immersion: traffic and timetable expectations for families

Gauri Visarjan is on Saturday, September 19. Expect denser evening processions and fresh diversion notices from police in Mumbai and Pune. Mumbai has already flagged staggered restrictions around immersion days; budget extra time, and watch for any exam reschedules or Monday, September 21 reopening notes in your school app or diary.

Bottom line for students and parents: Mumbai BMC schools are shut today; many Pune schools are too; Thane has no new district‑wide order. Check your school’s circular before commuting, track traffic updates for pickups, and keep an eye on tomorrow’s immersion advisories. When unsure, call the class teacher and document any rescheduled assessments.